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Ingredientes
- 2 cups finely ground rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried, unsweetened shredded coconut (ground)
- 1/2 cup currants or raisins
- 1 Tbsp ground chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp whole chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- The Ingredients (Wet)
- 2 Tbsp raw almond butter
- 1/2 cup dates, chopped and soaked in 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
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